Caregiver Resources

Millions of Americans provide care of a friend or family member. Being a caregiver can be a labor of love, but it can also be overwhelming and stressful. Learn how you can be an effective caregiver while also taking care of yourself.

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Caregiver Conference 2024 Save the Date 1
Caregiver Conference Flyer 2024

Region 9 Area Agency on Aging is hosting a free Caregiver Empowerment and Wellness Conference on Friday, April 19, 2024, at the Mio Baptist Church (357 South Mt. Tom Road, Mio Michigan 48647) from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

This year’s keynote speaker will be Lisa Dedden Cooper. Jill will be presenting on Caregiver Survival. Lisa is Co-Chair of the statewide Michigan Dementia Coalition and also serves on AARP’s Brain Health Cabinet. Lisa will present on Understanding Dementia and the six Pillars of Brain Health. Other topics include Technology Tools for Caregivers, Identifying Community Resources, and Taking a Break, before you Break.

There will be a complimentary breakfast and lunch along with great door prizes and an array of vendors. All caregivers are welcome to attend this free, fun, and informative conference.

For more information or to register call 989.358.4616 or go to www.nemcsa.org. To register, click here: https://forms.office.com/r/ScTh3aauNv 

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Caregiving Can Be a Rewarding Activity

However research also shows that caregiving can sometimes take a heavy emotional, physical and financial toll.  We are here to help you find the information, resources and services that will support you as a caregiver.

Our staff can help link you to services and supports in your community.  You can reach us by calling 1-800-442-1713.

Trualta, a web-based caregiver resource and education platform

If you’re tired of general information, Trualta is for you. This caregiver platform addresses real everyday issues by using a combination of short lessons, videos, articles, tip sheets and more. Trualta gives practical steps and guided support for providing care. The platform also hosts useful information on how to take care of yourself so that you are at your best when caring for others. 

Sign up for free access to Trualta by clicking here.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers: 6-week online workshop

Whether you are helping a parent, spouse, friend, or someone who lives at home or in a nursing home, this workshop will focus on self-care for you. This program teaches caregivers how to reduce stress, relax, make tough decisions, reduce guilt, anger, and depression, and communicate effectively with family, providers, and care staff. Sessions meet via Zoom.

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Dementia Caregiving webinar series

This Dementia Caregiving series is 3-session webinar for those caring for a person with dementia or Alzheimer’s. It assists with reducing caregiving stress by providing useful tools and information. Sessions meet via Zoom.

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In addition to local caregiver support, the following websites are great resources.

Alzheimer’s Association:  A great resource for people caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia.

Alzheimers.gov (Espanol): Informational resource in SPANISH for people taking care of those with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

AARP for Caregivers:  A caregiver resource center that contains tools, work sheets and tips on how to plan, prepare and succeed as a caregiver.

BOLD Public Health Center of Excellence on Caregiving: Guide to Advance Care Planning for people with dementia and their partners.

Caregiver Action Network: The mission of the Caregiver Action Network (CAN) is to promote resourcefulness and respect for the more than 90 million family caregivers across the country.

Caregiving Resource Center: Family caregivers tend to the health and well-being of their aging parents, spouses and other loved ones, often while juggling careers, children and other obligations. This website provides some key resources to help you better navigate caregiving.

Family Caregiver Alliance: The mission of Family Caregiver Alliance is to improve the quality of the life for family caregivers and the people who receive their care.

MedlinePlus: National Library of Medicine, provides trusted health information for caregivers.

MedlinePlus (Espanol): National Library of Medicine, provides trusted health information in SPANISH for caregivers.

Memory Care in Michigan: This guide will cover the cost of memory care in Michigan, financial assistance options for paying for memory care, free memory care resources in the state, and a directory of memory care facilities in Michigan.

National Alliance for Caregiving: NAC conducts research, does policy analysis, develops national best-practice programs, and works to increase public awareness of family caregiving issues.

National Council on Aging: NCOA provides trusted, unbiased information that enables older adults and their caregivers to take small steps that can have a big impact on their health and financial security.

National Institute on Aging: Reliable, tips for everyday caregiving.

 

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